Here are some things to try during the Challenge…

• Try a new recipe made from local foods
• Go on a Discovery Hunt.
• Plan your own eat local picnic or party and share some local foods with your co-workers, friends and families Here are a few ideas to get you started:
  • Garden Party – Share your garden’s bounty
  • Harvest Picnic – Shop and picnic at the farm or farmers market
  • Tell the Story – Let your guests know where their food comes from
• Try one new local food — perhaps a vegetable you’ve never eaten before
• Read all the labels and ask questions — try to know where your food comes from
• Buy some food directly from a farmer — visit a farm or a farmer’s market
• Visit a restaurant that features local foods
• Come to one of our special events , joining a growing community of mindful eaters